A carrier configured to carry an imaging device. The carrier may include a frame assembly comprising at least two frames, a combined rotation about the at least two frames controlling an orientation of the imaging device, or compensating the movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device. The carrier may also include a motor assembly comprising at least two motors, each motor configured to drive a corresponding frame to rotate, wherein at least one angle formed by two frames among the at least two frames is a non-right angle.
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1. A carrier configured to carry an imaging device, the carrier comprising: a frame assembly comprises at least two frames, a combined rotation about the at least two frames controlling an orientation of the imaging device, or compensating a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device; a motor assembly comprising at least two motors, each motor configured to drive a corresponding frame to rotate; wherein at least one angle formed by two frames among the at least two frames is a non-right angle.
A carrier device designed to hold an imaging device (like a camera) uses a frame assembly of at least two frames. Rotating these frames in combination allows control over the imaging device's orientation, and can compensate for movement or vibration to stabilize the image. The carrier uses a motor assembly with at least two motors; each motor rotates one of the frames. A key feature is that at least one angle formed between two of the frames is not a right angle (90 degrees).
2. The carrier according to claim 1 , wherein: the frame assembly comprises a first frame, a second frame and a third frame; the imaging device is fixed on the first frame, the first frame is rotatably connected with the second frame, and the second frame is rotatably connected with the third frame; and the motor assembly may comprise a first motor a second motor, wherein the first motor directly drives the first frame to rotate with respect to the second frame, and the second motor directly drives the second frame to rotate with respect to the third frame.
This imaging device carrier consists of three frames (first, second, and third). The imaging device is fixed to the first frame. The first frame rotates relative to the second, and the second frame rotates relative to the third. Two motors control the rotations: the first motor rotates the first frame relative to the second, and the second motor rotates the second frame relative to the third. The combined rotation of the frames controls the orientation of the imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by two frames among the at least two frames is a non-right angle.
3. The carrier according to claim 2 , wherein one angle formed by a rotational axis of the second frame and a rotational axis of the third frame is a non-right angle, and/or one angle formed by the rotational axis of the second frame and a rotational axis of the first frame is a non-right angle.
This imaging device carrier, which uses three frames (first, second, and third) and two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, builds upon the previous design. The angle between the rotational axis of the second frame and the rotational axis of the third frame is not a right angle. Alternatively, the angle between the rotational axis of the second frame and the rotational axis of the first frame is not a right angle. This non-right angle contributes to the device's ability to control the orientation of the imaging device, or compensate a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by two frames among the at least two frames is a non-right angle.
4. The carrier according to claim 2 , wherein at least one angle formed by two frames among the first frame, the second frame and the third frame is a non-right angle.
This imaging device carrier, which uses three frames (first, second, and third) and two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, expands on the design where the imaging device is fixed to the first frame. At least one angle formed by two frames chosen from the set of the first, second, and third frames is not a right angle. The combined rotation of the frames controls the orientation of the imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by two frames among the at least two frames is a non-right angle.
5. The carrier according to claim 4 , wherein one angle formed by the second frame and the third frame is a non-right angle.
This imaging device carrier incorporates a non-right angle formed between the second and third frames, where the carrier uses three frames (first, second, and third) and two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device. The first frame carries the imaging device, and at least one angle formed by two frames among the first, second, and third frame is a non-right angle. The combined rotation of the frames controls the orientation of the imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by two frames among the at least two frames is a non-right angle.
6. The carrier according to claim 1 , wherein the non-right angle is greater than 0° but less than 90°.
The imaging device carrier uses at least two frames and at least two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by two frames among the at least two frames is a non-right angle. This non-right angle is specifically greater than 0 degrees but less than 90 degrees, which means it's an acute angle.
7. The carrier according to claim 6 , wherein the non-right angle is between 60° and 70°.
The imaging device carrier uses at least two frames and at least two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by two frames among the at least two frames is a non-right angle. That non-right angle, which is greater than 0 degrees but less than 90 degrees, is further specified to be between 60 degrees and 70 degrees.
8. The carrier according to claim 1 , further comprising a control assembly comprising an inertial sensor configured to detect an attitude information of the imaging device, and a processor configured to control an attitude of the imaging device based upon the attitude information.
The imaging device carrier uses at least two frames and at least two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by two frames among the at least two frames is a non-right angle. Additionally, a control system is included. This system has an inertial sensor (like an accelerometer or gyroscope) to detect the imaging device's attitude (orientation and motion). A processor uses this attitude information to control the imaging device's attitude, likely by adjusting the motors.
9. The carrier according to claim 8 , wherein the motor assembly is controlled by the processor based upon the attitude information.
This imaging device carrier adds a control system with an inertial sensor and processor to the device, which uses at least two frames and at least two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by two frames among the at least two frames is a non-right angle. The processor uses the attitude information from the inertial sensor to control the motor assembly, actively adjusting the frame positions.
10. The carrier according to claim 1 , further comprising at least two electronic speed regulation modules and at least two casings, each of the motors is electrically connected to a corresponding electronic speed regulation module, and the motor and the corresponding electronic speed regulation module are received in a corresponding casing.
The imaging device carrier uses at least two frames and at least two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by two frames among the at least two frames is a non-right angle. The design incorporates at least two electronic speed regulation modules. Each motor is electrically connected to one of these modules. Each motor and its corresponding speed regulation module are housed within a casing.
11. The carrier according to claim 1 , further comprising a fixing member which can be fixedly locked to a movable object.
The imaging device carrier uses at least two frames and at least two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by two frames among the at least two frames is a non-right angle. The carrier also includes a fixing member. This member allows the carrier to be securely attached (locked) to a moving object.
12. A carrier configured to carry an imaging device, the carrier comprising: a frame assembly comprising at least two frames, wherein a combined rotation about the at least two frames controls an orientation of the imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, wherein each of the at least two frames is capable of being respectively rotated about a rotation axis; a motor assembly comprising at least two motors, each motor configured to drive a corresponding frame to rotate; wherein at least one angle formed by rotational axes of the at least two frames is a non-right angle.
A carrier device designed to hold an imaging device (like a camera) uses a frame assembly of at least two frames, each able to rotate about a rotation axis. Rotating these frames in combination allows control over the imaging device's orientation, and can compensate for movement or vibration to stabilize the image. The carrier uses a motor assembly with at least two motors; each motor rotates one of the frames. A key feature is that at least one angle formed between the rotational axes of two of the frames is not a right angle (90 degrees).
13. The carrier according to claim 12 , wherein: the frame assembly comprises a first frame, a second frame and a third frame, wherein the imaging device is fixed on the first frame, the first frame is rotatably connected with the second frame, and the second frame is rotatably connected with the third frame; and the motor assembly comprises a first motor and a second motor, wherein the first motor directly drives the first frame to rotate with respect to the second frame, and the second motor directly drives the second frame to rotate with respect to the third frame.
This imaging device carrier consists of three frames (first, second, and third). The imaging device is fixed to the first frame. The first frame rotates relative to the second, and the second frame rotates relative to the third. Two motors control the rotations: the first motor rotates the first frame relative to the second, and the second motor rotates the second frame relative to the third. The combined rotation of the frames controls the orientation of the imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by the rotational axes of the at least two frames is a non-right angle.
14. The carrier according to claim 12 , wherein the non-right angle is greater than 0° but less than 90°.
The imaging device carrier uses at least two frames, where each of the at least two frames is capable of being respectively rotated about a rotation axis, and at least two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by rotational axes of the at least two frames is a non-right angle. This non-right angle is specifically greater than 0 degrees but less than 90 degrees, which means it's an acute angle.
15. The carrier according to claim 14 , wherein the non-right angle is between 60° and 70°.
The imaging device carrier uses at least two frames, where each of the at least two frames is capable of being respectively rotated about a rotation axis, and at least two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by rotational axes of the at least two frames is a non-right angle. That non-right angle, which is greater than 0 degrees but less than 90 degrees, is further specified to be between 60 degrees and 70 degrees.
16. The carrier according to claim 12 , further comprising a control assembly comprising an inertial sensor configured to detect an attitude information of the imaging device, and a processor configured to control an attitude of the imaging device based upon the attitude information.
The imaging device carrier uses at least two frames, where each of the at least two frames is capable of being respectively rotated about a rotation axis, and at least two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by rotational axes of the at least two frames is a non-right angle. Additionally, a control system is included. This system has an inertial sensor (like an accelerometer or gyroscope) to detect the imaging device's attitude (orientation and motion). A processor uses this attitude information to control the imaging device's attitude, likely by adjusting the motors.
17. The carrier according to claim 16 , wherein the motor assembly is controlled by the processor based upon the attitude information.
This imaging device carrier adds a control system with an inertial sensor and processor to the device, where the carrier uses at least two frames, where each of the at least two frames is capable of being respectively rotated about a rotation axis, and at least two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by rotational axes of the at least two frames is a non-right angle. The processor uses the attitude information from the inertial sensor to control the motor assembly, actively adjusting the frame positions.
18. The carrier according to claim 12 , further comprising at least two electronic speed regulation modules and at least two casings, each of the motors is electrically connected to a corresponding electronic speed regulation module, and the motor and the corresponding electronic speed regulation module are received in a corresponding casing.
The imaging device carrier uses at least two frames, where each of the at least two frames is capable of being respectively rotated about a rotation axis, and at least two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by rotational axes of the at least two frames is a non-right angle. The design incorporates at least two electronic speed regulation modules. Each motor is electrically connected to one of these modules. Each motor and its corresponding speed regulation module are housed within a casing.
19. The carrier according to claim 12 , further comprising a fixing member which can be fixedly locked to a movable object.
The imaging device carrier uses at least two frames, where each of the at least two frames is capable of being respectively rotated about a rotation axis, and at least two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by rotational axes of the at least two frames is a non-right angle. The carrier also includes a fixing member. This member allows the carrier to be securely attached (locked) to a moving object.
20. The carrier according to claim 12 , wherein the carrier is configured to carry the imaging device on a remotely controlled aerial vehicle.
The imaging device carrier uses at least two frames, where each of the at least two frames is capable of being respectively rotated about a rotation axis, and at least two motors to control the orientation of an imaging device, or compensates a movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device, where at least one angle formed by rotational axes of the at least two frames is a non-right angle. The carrier is specifically designed to carry the imaging device on a remotely controlled aerial vehicle (like a drone).
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